What European registration means for you
We provide a route for CIEHF members who would like to register with the Centre for Registration of European Ergonomists (CREE). Registration demonstrates that you have:
- A broad education in ergonomics at university level.
- At least three years of practical experience as an ergonomist.
- Continuously developed your skills in ergonomics.
- Been granted professional certification following a peer review process.
There are about 30 CREE members from the UK, from a community of over 800 CIEHF professional members, who choose to be recognised also as European Ergonomists.
You can use the descriptor ‘European Ergonomist’ and post-nominal ‘Eur.Erg’.
What are the criteria for applying?
You should be a professional ergonomist or human factors specialist who has a knowledge of the principles of ergonomics and of the relevant human characteristics in the areas of anatomy, physiology, psychology and social organisation as well as knowledge of the how the physical environment affects people.
You need to provide satisfactory evidence of the following:
- Three years of university level education at least one of which is dedicated to ergonomics
- At least one year of supervised training
- At least two years of professional experience following supervised training
- Use of statistical techniques experimental design methods and approaches to investigate modify or design working equipment or workplaces for human benefit
- Experience in taking full responsibility for the use and application of ergonomics knowledge and methods in practical work over a period of at least two years beyond your main ergonomics education and training
You must agree to abide by the CREE Code of Conduct.
How much does it cost?
The registration fee is £275 and registration is valid for 5 years.
How do I apply?
You will need to email the following documents to the Chair of the CIEHF CREE Panel:
- An up-to-date CV that includes your job history (specifically in the last five years).
- Ergonomics projects you've undertaken together with levels of responsibility and your areas of work within ergonomics.
- Your achievements including a list of your significant publications.
- CPD records with learning outcomes from specific activities or events attended over the last 2-3 years together with a forward plan.
- A completed CREE New Applicant Summary Form
- A completed CREE New Applicant Education Form
Renewing your registration
At least 3 months before your renewal is due you'll be contacted and invited to renew your registration. You must be able to demonstrate that you're still employed actively in ergonomics. You'll need to email the following documents to the Chair of the CIEHF CREE Panel:
- An up-to-date CV that includes your job history (specifically in the last five years).
- Ergonomics projects you've undertaken together with levels of responsibility and your areas of work within ergonomics.
- Your achievements including a list of your significant publications.
- CPD records with learning outcomes from specific activities or events attended over the last 5 years together with a forward plan.
- A completed CREE Renewal Summary Form
What happens next?
The CIEHF CREE Panel chair will assist you with your application and will organise for your documents to be reviewed by the Panel. If this initial review is successful, your application will be passed on to the CREE Council for approval.
If your application is approved, you'll be issued with a certificate and your name will appear in the Register of European Ergonomists and on the CREE website.